Est. 2009
'The Grassroots Tree'
The Grassroots Shakespeare Company is a new troupe of passionate young actors exploring rennaisance performance practices.
Our plays are fast-paced, interactive, open-air events meant to explore the spirit of "original practices." Our costumes and props are intentionally sparse and anachronistic, just as they were on Shakespeare's stage. And our aim is simple: engage audiences with Shakespeare's storytelling, using some of the best young actors, and some of the original production methods for which the plays were written.
Our shows are not stuffy, self-important, or difficult to understand. They're accessible, original, and fun. Come on out and play in the park - we're sure you'll love it!
Learn more about "original practices" here.
Our plays are fast-paced, interactive, open-air events meant to explore the spirit of "original practices." Our costumes and props are intentionally sparse and anachronistic, just as they were on Shakespeare's stage. And our aim is simple: engage audiences with Shakespeare's storytelling, using some of the best young actors, and some of the original production methods for which the plays were written.
Our shows are not stuffy, self-important, or difficult to understand. They're accessible, original, and fun. Come on out and play in the park - we're sure you'll love it!
Learn more about "original practices" here.
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What we (don't) do:
No Director: Actors direct themselves.
No Costumer: Actors bring their own costumes.
No Lighting Designer: Actors play to a visible audience.
No Full Script: Actors cue-scripts contain only their own part.
No Tech Week: Only a few days for rehearsal.
No Fourth Wall: The audience is part of the play.
No Concept: The story tells itself.
No Director: Actors direct themselves.
No Costumer: Actors bring their own costumes.
No Lighting Designer: Actors play to a visible audience.
No Full Script: Actors cue-scripts contain only their own part.
No Tech Week: Only a few days for rehearsal.
No Fourth Wall: The audience is part of the play.
No Concept: The story tells itself.